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Prosecutors entered into evidence graphic and illegal images of children, some of whom were younger than 5 years old, being sexually abuse by adults.

Cybercrimes Detective Charlie Longson testified that each of the images was downloaded and carefully cataloged by the same user.

Prosecutors said Thomas used his computer expertise to access illicit “dark websites,” downloaded child pornography dozens of times and used sophisticated software to mask his IP address and location. Some of the child porn videos were kept in a file called “My Treasures,” prosecutors said.

The six jury members and two alternates must view the images as prosecutors make their case.

“Getting people to wait when they see these terrible images is often very difficult, but the juror is required to commit to the law, which requires them to wait. And they can’t decide based on emotions,” WESH 2 legal expert Jeff Deen said.

The prosecutors must convince the jury that it was Thomas and not his two roommates who captured the images on a laptop that was confiscated last year by detectives during a search warrant on Thomas’ bedroom.

The defense argued that the laptop in question was not protected with a password and that it could have been one of Thomas' roommates or anyone else who downloaded the illegal images.

If Thomas is convicted, each of the 60 counts of child pornography carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.